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### Question: What causes Rhinitis?
### Response: Allergic rhinitis - This is caused by allergens. An allergen is something that triggers an allergy. Examples of allergens are pollens, mold, animal dander, or dust. When a person with allergic rhinitis breathes in an allergen, the body responds by releasing chemicals that cause the allergy symptoms.
Nonallergic rhinitis - There are different types of nonallergic rhinitis. The exact cause of some of the types is not known. The symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis can be triggered by the following:
Dry air Cold air Alcohol intake Spicy food Strong emotions Infection- such as common cold. This is the second most common type of rhinitis in children. The most common type of rhinitis is the allergic type.